Encyclopedia of Soil Science

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Chesworth, Ward (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 2008.
• Series: Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences Series,
• Subjects: Environment.; Geotechnical engineering.; Physical geography.; Agriculture.; Geoecology.; Environmental geology.; Soil science.; Soil conservation.; Soil Science & Conservation.; Geoecology/Natural Processes.; Physical Geography.; Geotechnical Engineering & Applied Earth Sciences.

Soils long have been taken for granted being so commonplace and lacking often striking features. However, soil is one of the most complex media on Earth, vital for the biogeosphere and human civilization. With increased usage of soil for world food production, building materials, waste repositories,...